The console wars continue raging on. May's NPD figures are out, and PS3 has pushed out another victory this month, beating Xbox 360 by 22k units. The PS3 sold over 208k units this month, an increase of 155% over last year's May figures. Grand Theft Auto IV undoubtedly helped PS3 sales, with over 442k units of the game sold for PS3 in May alone. According to Sony, more than 32% of US PS3 owners now own a copy of Rockstar's latest (that's a 6% higher attach rate than Xbox 360). The exclusive releases of SingStar and Haze may have also helped sales.Sony is undoubtedly pleased by this month's results, but imagine how ecstatic they'll be next month. PS3 sales are sure to spike in June, thanks to the release of the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle.
Jack Tretton added in a recent press release: "Leading into a pivotal season packed with blockbuster titles and unique online service offerings, consumers have chosen the PS3 as their home entertainment console of choice - showcased by its year-over-year sales growth of 155 percent. With its commanding line up of software titles and enhanced movie playback capabilities, the PS3 has seen phenomenal momentum with a software sales increase of more than 234 percent and additional studio support of delivering content in the Blu-ray format. The dual platform release of the much anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV title reaffirmed its legacy on the PlayStation platform with a 6 percent higher attach rate than Xbox 360, reinforcing consumer choice of PS3. Poised for continued momentum, PS3 is delivering on its breadth and depth of exclusive titles to its gaming fans with today's prized exclusive title launch of Metal Gear Solid 4. The media have hailed 2008 as the year of the PS3, and with solid sales and growth opportunities ahead, we feel consumers are saying the same."
- Wii: 675.1K
39.1K (-5.5%)- DS: 452.6K
37.8K (+9.1%)- PS3: 208.7K
21.6K (+11.5%)- PSP: 182.3K
10.4K (-5.4%)- X360: 186.6K
1.4K (-0.7%)- PS2: 132.7K
8.3K (+6.7%)May Software
1. GTA IV – Xbox 360 – 871.3K
2. Mario Kart Wii – Wii – 787.4K
3. Wii Fit (w/ Balance Board) – Wii – 687.7K
4. GTA IV – PS3 – 442.9K
5. Wii Play w/ remote – Wii – 294.6K
6. Super Smash Bros. Brawl – Wii – 171.1K
7. Iron Man – PS2 – 130.6K
8. Guitar Hero III – Wii – 116.8K
9. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness – DS – 107K
10. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time – DS – 102K
